Dreams Do Come True: DreamFest Weekend Turns 5!

From January 15th -17th, 2016, CLE Events will celebrate 5 years of promoting artistic unity with the 5th annual DreamFest Weekend [MLK Weekend]. This 3-day event is designed to showcase an impressive array of artists uniting in pursuit of a common goal: the promotion of unity and collaboration within the local entertainment community.

This year, CLE Events has partnered with Terran Noir (SubRoy Dance Studio presenting SubRoy dancers), IMAKEMADBEATS (CEO of Unapologetic), Kenneth Wayne Alexander II (CEO of NoviArts), Najee Strickland and TamED Productions to create 3 days of events that will highlight the artistry and talent of local Memphis artists.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016Doors open at 7:00PM.Concert Starts at 8:00PMDreamFest: An Artistik CelebrationNo cover but donations are accepted.1524 Events & Banquet Facility1524 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Celebrating the last season of Artistik Lounge and 5 years of DreamFest! Come out and celebrate with us. There will be free food, drinks and of course live performances!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016 2pm“RELLA REMIXED”BUCKMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER60 PERKINS EXT. MEMPHIS, TN 38117During the day, the family friendly “Rella Remixed”, a hip hop fairy tale inspired by the story of Cinderella, will premiere. The production will be scored by IMAKEMADBEATS, costumes designed by Najee Strickland, set design/artistik direction by Kenny Wayne, and choreography/creative direction by Terran Noir.

DreamFest initially started as a one night celebration of local music. The brain child of Catherine Evans and a direct reflection of her diverse artistic taste, DreamFest highlighted a vast majority of genres in a collaborative environment. Attendance exceeded expectation with over 500 attendees. DreamFest proved that there was a need for a more diverse platform for artist engagement and unity. Now in its 4th year, DreamFest has expanded to meet that need and now includes three nights of innovative artistry and entertainment that encourages positivity, unity and emphasizes diversity in all areas of artistic expression.

“What we aim to do with the weekend is emphasize community, diversity, and unity. Aside from the more obvious tie-ins to MLK weekend and Martin Luther King’s dream in respect to unity and diversity, the "Dream" aspect also refers to the fact that we are all pursuing our dreams. And hopefully, DreamFest Weekend helps us all get that much closer to realizing them.”